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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.19, 13.80 and 6.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.19, 13.80 and 6.16 is: 9.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.19 : 13.80 = 6.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.19/13.80 = 6.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.19x = 13.80 × 6.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.19x = 85.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85.01/9.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.25

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